Providence Christian College is a Co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with around 1050 students in Southern River, WA.
Providence Christian College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. We are passionate about helping students achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability through quality education and effective learning.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following positions:
Education Assistant: Short-term Contract (Term 3, 2024)
Tuesday 16 July - 20 September, 2024: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm (0.93 FTE)
We are looking for an outstanding and passionate Education Assistant to work in a Year 1 classroom for three days per week and as part of our Inclusive Education Team for two days per week:
The successful applicant will:
- Competently and capably assist young students within the classroom and outdoor Early Learning environment to meet their learning goals
- Collaborate with teachers and other education assistants to provide an excellent education for all students
- Work with students in small groups to enhance their learning and understanding of the curriculum
- Demonstrate high levels of competency, creativity and initiative in lesson task preparation, tidying up and packing away and record-keeping where appropriate.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and a commitment to Protective Behaviours/Child Protection education and care practices that ensure a child-safe learning environment.
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral English communication skills
- Demonstrate proactivity, adaptability, punctuality and reliability
- Can establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and other staff
The successful applicant must have:
- An active Christian faith
- Cert 4 Education Support or equivalent
- A passion for supporting young students in an engaging and relevant way
- The capacity to work harmoniously in a team
If you can tick the following boxes, we would love to meet you to explore the possibilities:
- You are passionate about living out your Christian faith, and you are prepared to model, uphold and support the Ethos and Core Values of the College
- You have developed a variety of strategies to meet the needs of all the students that you support
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- You are deeply relational, friendly and open
- You are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure that your students are always well provided for
- You are committed to supporting College policies and procedures relating to Classroom and Behaviour Management
Additional Requirements:
- The successful applicant will be expected to complete the National Principals Child Safe Modules if not already completed.
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
- You hold a current Working with Children Card.
Excited by the possibilities? Fill out the College’s online application form today! https://www.providence.wa.edu.au/about/employment
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00 pm on Wednesday 3rd July, 2024
Applicants who respond directly via SEEK and not via the online College application form will not be considered.
Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website: https://www.providence.wa.edu.au/